Stanford-trained lawyer and bestselling Christian author Lara Silverman shares her powerful testimony of chronic illness, losing her dream career, finding love in the middle of suffering, and walking through the grief of her husband’s death — all while experiencing God’s presence, purpose, and daily comfort. Her story reveals what it means to take up your cross, trust God’s sovereignty, and discover joy in the fire.

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Cathy Garland’s story is one of deep suffering, relentlessfaith, and a supernatural encounter that changed everything. Raised in a Jesus‑movement home filled with theology, hospitality, and authentic faith, Cathy knew God from childhood — but her adult life brought heartbreak she never expected. Divorce, miscarriage, broken relationships, and years of waiting left her spiritually dry, “like sucking sand through a straw.” Everything shifted the night she drove home through a violent storm and cried out to God in despair. In the passenger seat, she heard Him speak audibly: “If you don’t want your life, I do.” That moment launched a journey of trading her fears, dreams, job, relationships, and identity to God — piece by piece — until she reached what she calls absolute surrender. From that day forward, she describes living in a waterfall of God’s presence.

In this episode, Cathy explains how God reveals Himselfthrough suffering, how to discern His voice, why surrender unlocks spiritual fire, and how He fulfilled a long‑awaited vision of her children. She also shares insights from her books Revelationship and Known, offering practical theology for anyone longing to hear God more clearly.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, dry, or unsure how to hear God,this conversation will speak directly to your heart. Listen, share, and join the Crazy Amazing God Stories community as we celebrate the God who still speaks.

Links: Revelationship - Book & Devotional WorkbookRevelationship - Book Trailer

In this deeply moving episode of Crazy Amazing God Stories, host David Leadbetter sits down with author, Bible teacher, and ministry founder Dara V. Rose — a woman whose life testifies that faith is forged in the hard places. Dara opens up about growing up as a preacher’s kid, walking through stillbirth and family pain, and the moment during pregnancy when the Holy Spirit “arrested” her and revealed she had nothing eternal to give her child except the Word of God.

Dara shares how that encounter launched her into a lifelong journey of reading Scripture, discovering her identity in Christ, and raising her children under the covering of God’s truth. She explains how understanding the Bible changed everything — her motherhood, her marriage, her purpose, and her confidence in God’s love.

You’ll also hear the heart behind her ministry, Twelve Cups of Grace, where she helps believers slow down, savor Scripture, and grow one story at a time. Her testimony is honest, relatable, and overflowing with encouragement for anyone longing to deepen their walk with God.

If this episode blesses you, share it with someone who needs hope today — and don’t forget to subscribe, comment, and join the community of listeners discovering God’s goodness through real-life stories.

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Born for This Name: A Journey Through Family, Faith, and Finding My Voiceby Dara V. Rose

A deeply personal journey through family, faith, grief, forgiveness, identity, and finding your voice while discovering how God can use every chapter of your story.

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Kathleen Johnson — known by many as Scripture Girl — joins David to share one of the most powerful Crazy Amazing God Stories yet. Raised in a strong Christian home, Kathleen never expected her life to collapse through betrayal, unwanted divorce, fear, and chronic pain. But in the darkest season, she discovered the God who still heals, still speaks, and still sets people free.

In this episode, Kathleen reveals how God rebuilt her life from the ground up:

• How self‑reliance nearly destroyed her faith until the Holy Spirit took over
• The moment God told her to forgive the person who hurt her — and how that unlocked her healing
• The miracle sale of her home for $10,000 over asking in a buyer’s market after prayer and fasting
• Her medically impossible healing from degenerative disc disease after doctors said there was “no hope”
• Why declaring God’s promises — not begging for His will — activates breakthrough
• How believers can remove spiritual “blocks” like fear, unbelief, and unforgiveness to receive what God already provided

Kathleen’s story is a living testimony that miracles aren’t just Bible stories — they’re happening right now. If you’ve been praying for healing, freedom, or clarity, this episode will ignite your faith and show you how to align with the Holy Spirit in a way that transforms everything.

In Episode Links: Kathleen Johnson - YouTube 

Kathleen Johnson Speaks — Walking in Truth. Living in Freedom.

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When a young mother and former cardiac nurse is suddenly diagnosed with a rare, aggressive, incurable bone‑marrow disease, her world collapses overnight. But God was already writing a different story.

In this powerful episode of Crazy Amazing God Stories, Jenna Schute shares how her life went from weekly fluid drains, liver failure, chemotherapy during COVID, and a terrifying stem‑cell transplant… to a supernatural chain of miracles that only God could orchestrate.

Jenna reveals:

How the Holy Spirit trained her Joy Reflex long before the storm hit

The moment she lost all peace — and how God restored it through a Mayo Clinic doctor’s unexpected phone call

The impossible 10‑out‑of‑10 donor match from her younger brother

The nine‑times‑over stem‑cell collection miracle

Surviving blood clots, lung complications, tornadoes, floods, and surgery‑related arterial bleeding

How scripture became her lifeline: “I will live and not die,” “The joy of the Lord is my strength,” and more

Why she now says, “I’m sharing my story for His glory.”

If you’ve ever faced fear, sickness, or uncertainty — Jenna’s testimony will strengthen your faith, steady your heart, and remind you that God still heals, still speaks, and still delivers.

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Jenna’s church: Abundant Life in Mealy, Nebraska

Mayo Clinic

Stem‑cell transplant process

Scriptures on healing, strength, and joy

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In this powerful episode of Crazy Amazing God Stories, Dave sits down with Pastor Nic Allen for a conversation that reaches straight into the heart of the gospel - forgiveness, redemption, and the urgent call to share Jesus with a world that desperately needs Him.

Their discussion is framed by one of the most extraordinary true stories of missionary courage ever recorded: the 1956 journey of five young missionaries - including Jim Elliot and Nate Saint - who set out to bring the gospel to the isolated Waorani tribe deep in the Ecuadorian rainforest. The tribe, known for its violent “kill or be killed” code of survival, responded to the missionaries’ peaceful outreach with spears, taking their lives in a brutal attack.

This tragedy, dramatized in the film End of the Spear, becomes the backdrop for Pastor Nic’s reflections on the radical nature of forgiveness. The story doesn’t end with death - it unfolds into one of the most astonishing testimonies of grace ever told. After the massacre, the very same tribesmen who killed the missionaries eventually laid down their violence and embraced the message of Christ, forming deep relationships with the families of the men they had speared.

Pastor Nic and Dave explore how such forgiveness is even possible — how the wives and children of the fallen missionaries could return to the jungle, live among the Waorani, and share the gospel with the men who took their loved ones. It’s a living picture of Jesus’ command to love your enemies and a reminder that forgiveness is not weakness but spiritual power.

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In this gripping episode of Crazy Amazing God Stories, David sits down with Bible teacher and OnFire Ministries founder Pat Domangue, who shares her astonishing journey from soft occult practices and New Age deception into a radical, life‑changing encounter with Jesus Christ.

Pat reveals how seemingly harmless curiosity led her deeper into occult books, disturbing dreams, spiritual oppression, and a moment in a bookstore that shook her to her core. But God was pursuing her the entire time — through Scripture, through people, and through the Holy Spirit’s relentless love.

Her story includes:

Growing up in church but walking away after painful church hurt

Sliding unknowingly into occult influence through reincarnation and New Age books

A terrifying dream that revealed the condition of her soul

A supernatural warning in a bookstore

Spiritual oppression that pushed her to throw everything away

The power of Scripture to break deception

Her transformation into a Bible teacher helping women find freedom in Christ

The importance of spiritual warfare, identity in Christ, and knowing God’s Word

Her ministry, OnFire Ministries, and her passion for teaching women the Bible

If you’ve ever dabbled in horoscopes, New Age spirituality, crystals, tarot, or “harmless” occult practices — this episode is a wake‑up call and a testimony of God’s rescuing power.

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What happens when a man finally stops performing, stops pretending, and lets God speak directly to his heart? In this powerful episode of Crazy Amazing God Stories, David sits down with Christian men’s coach, author, and speaker Mike Van Pelt, whose journey from burnout, shame, and misplaced identity into purpose-driven leadership will resonate deeply with men everywhere.

Mike shares the moment God broke through the noise — a lightning-bolt encounter during a men’s retreat that changed everything. From discovering true identity in Christ, to confronting childhood wounds, to rebuilding his life around Scripture, discipline, and action, Mike reveals how God reshapes men from the inside out.

This conversation dives into:

• Why true masculinity begins with surrender, not swagger
• How men bury pain and how God brings it back up for healing
• The danger of tying identity to career, money, or performance
• The power of mentorship, community, and spiritual readiness
• Why men must care for their body, mind, and spirit
• How to lead your home with courage, love, and biblical fundamentals
• Why America needs a renaissance of godly men and strong families

If you’ve ever felt the weight of leadership, the ache of purpose, or the pull toward something more — this episode will speak directly to your heart.

In Episode Links: American Family Renaissance | Christian Men's Movement

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Born with severe birth defects, told he wouldn’t live past twenty, bullied, addicted, and drowning in pain—David Ebel’s life looked like a slow-motion tragedy. After multiple suicide attempts, a drunken Christmas Eve crash, and a plan to end his life for good, David walked into a tiny church expecting nothing… and encountered the God who interrupts.

In this unforgettable episode of Crazy Amazing God Stories, David shares how a stranger supernaturally listed every hidden detail of his suffering, how the Holy Spirit fell on him like “warm honey,” and how Jesus called him out by name—transforming a suicidal young man into a minister who would go on to impact tens of thousands across 49 states and 20 countries.

From carving demonic candles to becoming America’s first Christian clown… from addiction to altar calls on the Jersey boardwalk… from chronic pain to supernatural purpose—David’s story is a breathtaking reminder that no sin, no suffering, and no past is bigger than God’s grace.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God sees you, hears you, or knows your name… this episode is your answer.

In Episode Links: Davids Website - www.davidwebel.com

Davids Podcast God Says YES! With David W Ebel - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

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In this unforgettable episode, Rick and Jane McKinney recount a lifetime of miraculous encounters and bold obedience. Hear how God led them through:

• Healing miracles in their church
• Mission work in India, China, and Tibet
• Underground church gatherings
• A daughters supernatural pregnancy story through embryo adoption
• A cross‑country walk that became a national testimony

Their story is proof that God still speaks, still heals, still leads — and still uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.

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